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This typical Indian-style omelette is a classic combination of fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and green chilies with a hint of garam masala – perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
4
¼ tsp. (1.25 ml)
1 tsp. (5 ml)
4 tsp. (20 ml)
large eggs
salt (or to taste)
garam masala
ghee or butter
Omelette Filling:
1 tbsp. (15 ml)
1 cup (250 ml)
¾ cup (175 ml)
¾ cup (175 ml)
1-2
ghee or butter
tomato, finely cubed
red onion, finely chopped
cilantro, finely chopped
small green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
Garam Masala Ketchup:
½ cup (125 ml)
½ tsp. (2.5 ml)
¼ tsp. (1.25 ml)
tomato ketchup
garam masala
chili powder (optional)
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
Step 1
Garam masala ketchup: In a small bowl, add tomato ketchep and mix in garam masala (and chili powder). Set aside.
Step 2
Omelette Filling: Heat a medium non-stick skillet on medium-high. Melt ghee or butter and add tomato, red onion, cilantro and green chilies. Gently fry for a couple of minutes until onion is softened. Remove mixture from skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, beat one egg with fork and mix in ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. garam masala.
Step 4
In a skillet, melt 1 tsp. of ghee or butter. Add egg mixture and spread evenly in skillet to create a thin egg crepe-like omelette. Cook for a few minutes until golden brown and omelette is cooked. Sprinkle on a ¼ amount of cooked tomato and onion mixture. Roll omelette into a log. Continue with remaining eggs.
Serve with Garam Masala Ketchup.
Tip
When possible, use ghee for this recipe as it lends a rich buttery taste to this Indian-style omelette.
